Firewise Grant Incentive Program
Source: LaneCounty.org
Program Overview
The Firewise Grant Incentive Program is administered by the Lane County Land Management Division’s Long Range Planning and Building programs, with funding provided through Title III of the Federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program – Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The grant program offers homeowners in rural Lane County financial assistance to make their homes better able to survive wildfires. To qualify for the Firewise Grant you just need to own a home outside of an urban growth boundary in Lane County that’s at risk to wildfire – that’s it! (View our eligibility map here.)
Each of our grant incentives is based on current wildfire research that helps your home greatly reduce the chance of burning during a wildfire. Up to $15,500 in grant funding is available for qualifying properties.
2021 Grant Application
The 2021 Firewise Grant Incentive Program is accepting applications through Friday, May 28th, 2021 via a lottery-styled priority system. Applications will be accepted after the 28th, pending funding and availability. Learn how to make your property more firewise by signing up!
If you’d like to be added to our email notification list, please email firewiseprogram@lanecountyor.gov with your contact information.
Apply for the 2021 Lane County Firewise Improvement Grant Application by clicking here
Recommended Learning
“Fire Aware. Fire Prepared.” by Oregon State University
OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension, along with state and local agencies and community partners, has launched a Wildfire Wednesday’s lunch and learn, “Fire Aware. Fire Prepared.” program. This statewide campaign helps Oregonians prepare for the reality of wildfire through greater awareness and actions.
Wildfire Wednesday Webinars Sessions (12:00-1:00pm PST)
March 17th: It takes a village!
March 31st: From the home to the landscape
April 14th: Building community for better preparedness
April 28th: Read, Set, GO!
TBD: Fire preparedness in my area
May 19th: A land of fire
June 2nd: When fire hits
June 16th: After the fire
Click here for more information and archived videos can be found on the Fire Program Online Webinar Guide
